Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Motorola Edge 40
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+13MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 4400mAh, 68W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+13MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 4400mAh, 68W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Nebula Green, Viva Magenta, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Nebula Green, Viva Magenta, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material |
Processor
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 8020 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G77 MC9 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Motorola MyUx | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 8020 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G77 MC9 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Motorola MyUx | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR10, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR10, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Video Portrait |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Motorola Edge 40
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/120fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/120fps |
Battery
Winner:Motorola Edge 40
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 68 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 68 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle To Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub |
